How to act at the scene of a car collision for which we are not at fault

The world would be a better place if we were able to predict and prevent car accidents. Unfortunately, they still continue to be the most common cause for personal injuries in the US. No matter what laws are passed and what safety systems are installed in your vehicle, if you are not fully concentrated while driving, there is nothing that can protect you.

There is hardly anyone who hasn’t been involved in a car accident at least once in his or her lifetime. It is a good idea to know of an expert car crash lawyer just in case you need one. No matter how unnecessary that may seem to you, it is important to have a lawyer in mind. If you get hurt, it will be extremely important to have a lawyer by your side from the very beginning to help the investigation.

In the very likely case that you have no one to call when injured in a car collision and you need to take some immediate action, we recommend you to do the following:

Call 911 to seek medical help if injured.
Write down all the details that you may later forget. That can be the plate numbers of all the cars involved in the collision, the contact details of all witnesses present and the insurance policy number of the party at fault.
Write down any recollections of what you saw if you are in the condition to do that while you are waiting for medical help. If you do not put to paper all the facts that you can remember you may later forget them completely which will not be in your favor if you are not at fault.
Assist the police in preparing their report by providing them with all the information you can. That report will be later considered an important evidence against the accused party when you file for a lawsuit and get your case evaluation done by a professional car crash lawyer.
Luckily in a very high percentage of the cases, the victims are not severely injured but just stressed out. Of course, stress can also be regarded as a non-physical trauma caused by the collision and you may get compensated financially for that as well. In order to obtain the most out of your case, hurry to hire a car crash lawyer to navigate your litigation. If you wonder how to get it all started, call us and we will assist you with some free guidelines and information. Call our car accident lawyers for a free consultation

Was Your Doctor Mistaken? Cases of Misdiagnosis Highlight the Importance of Getting a Second Opinion

The Wall Street Journal’s reported that seeking second opinions from doctors can lead to drastic changes in diagnoses. It is not unheard of for mistakes to occur during the process of diagnosing an illness. It is possible for the reading of radiology slides and biopsies to be entirely incorrect or just false enough to leave a patient seeking the wrong treatment.

Second opinions have, for example, revealed malignant tumors to be benign; and, in some cases, what was initially thought to be asthma has later been diagnosed as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. To say the least, seeking a second opinion can be an effective safeguard against misdiagnoses.

Misdiagnosis is one of the leading reasons for medical malpractice lawsuits as patients can waste valuable time seeking treatment they do not need, or undergoing surgery which proved to be useless to their condition. Some of the most common misdiagnoses involve:

It is good to remember that doctors are human and, as a consequence, are not perfect. They can occasionally become entrenched in a diagnosis, unintentionally overlooking evidence which would either disprove their diagnosis or indicate a different diagnosis. A fresh set of eyes, as it were, can be vital to getting to the core of your ailment. Remember, you are entitled to take slides, pathology reports, and other information to another doctor for your second opinion.

Of course, we know you can’t always afford to obtain a second opinion for your diagnosis or treatment plan. Sometimes you simply have to accept what your medical professional has told you. This why it is important that your primary care physician is someone whom you trust and respect.

If you decide to seek a second opinion for your diagnosis, here are some questions to ask so you can get the most out of your second opinion:

“Are the test results contestable? Could a second round of testing prove useful?”
“Are you positive that this is the disease I have? Is it possible that there are other explanations for my symptoms?”
“Do you agree with the original diagnosis? If so, are you able to suggest any alterations or modifications to my treatment plan?”
“Have we explored all possible options?”

When it comes to your health you should try to be as informed as possible. The more you know about yourself and your condition, the more you can help your doctors treat you. If you feel you have a malpractice case, please feel free to contact us to answer your questions.

Electrocution can cause a variety of catastrophic injury and sometimes death. The extent and severity of electrocution trauma is determined by several factors, including the duration of contact with the current, the amount of voltage experienced, the types of current and circuits involved, and the path the electricity takes through the body. Injuries may be caused by direct contact with an electrical source or arcing electricity, such as from a downed power line. An electrical arc can cause flash burns. Burns can occur when clothing catches fire from arcing electric current. No matter what the cause the result can be devastating to the survivor and his family.

Electrocution injuries can cause damage to any organ of the body. Burn injuries also result from hot water, fires, explosions and chemicals, as well as electricity. Survivors of electrocution and burn injuries may suffer:

Scarring and disfigurement, requiring extensive reconstructive work

Prolonged physical and emotional trauma

Central nervous system damage, including depression and aggression

Muscle and soft tissue damage, requiring surgery

An Electrocution and Burn Injury Lawyer Can Protect Your Rights

Civil law exists to compensate individuals who have suffered electrocution and burn injuries and losses. When catastrophic injury is caused by someone’s negligence, a defective product or due to some other carelessness or misconduct, you need the knowledge and expertise of a personal injury specialist. Our Law Firm will work skillfully and aggressively to protect your rights.

Your rights to compensation may include:

Payment of Medical Bills, including past and future Hospitalization

Reconstructive/Cosmetic surgery

Physical and Occupational therapy

Payment of Lost Income

Vocational Rehabilitation (Job Retraining)

Compensation for Pain and Suffering

Loss of Consortium (Spousal Relations)

Counseling

We can help. Whether your case involves a defective product or a negligent business, company or individual, we have the experience and skill necessary to get you the outcome you deserve. If you or a family member has suffered from an electrocution or burn injury, it is important to contact a personal injury lawyer now.

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